How To Fix AH116 - Supplier calorific value date &1 in table &2 is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Supplier calorific value date &1 in table &2 is zero

What causes this issue?

When the billing calorific value is determined, the table <LS>Calorific
Values per Calorific Value District</> is read. The system has
established that the calorific value entered in this table is not
plausible. Normal limits: 9 to 13 or 3 to 60 (unit of measurement:
KWH/M3)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries or maintain the table mentioned above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH116 - Supplier calorific value date &1 in table &2 is zero ?

  The SAP error message AH116, which states "Supplier calorific value date &1 in table &2 is zero," typically relates to issues in the handling of calorific values for suppliers in the context of materials management or logistics, particularly in industries like utilities or energy.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The error indicates that the calorific value for a specific supplier is not maintained in the relevant table. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being entered for the supplier in the system.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data for the supplier.
  The relevant records may have been deleted or not created.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the proper retrieval or calculation of calorific values.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors or omissions during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master or the specific transaction for supplier data) and check if the calorific value is maintained for the supplier in question.
  If it is missing, you will need to enter the correct calorific value.
  
  
  
  Update Records: 
  
  If the calorific value is zero, update the record with the correct value. This can usually be done in the material master or supplier master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the handling of calorific values. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify other potential issues with supplier data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining calorific values and related data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or the specific transaction for supplier data.
  Tables: Understand which tables are involved in storing calorific values. Common tables might include MARA (General Material Data) or specific tables related to supplier data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit supplier and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH116 error and ensure that the calorific values for suppliers are correctly maintained in your SAP system.